Posts by captouch

Analog board upgrade went smoothly, thanks to the instructions in this thread.  Just had one stubborn screw that was close to stripping, but I got it out fine.  3 of the 4 black screws in the back didn't go back in very tight...

Quote:Originally Posted by MattTCG  Moodyrn's Moodyrn, what model Sansui you got? Just curious, I'm a Sansui fan myself.

Quote: Originally Posted by MattTCG  I posted this on the Maddog thread. Thought it was relevant here...   Today I heard the MD on a vintage Pioneer receiver...SX-650. Let me say this...holy...

Quote:Originally Posted by MattTCG Headed out to audition this today... Hopefully will come home with a new baby.  Wow, you're going big to start. What model is that? My first vintage receiver was a Yamaha CR-220 for $35. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by orri  Hi,   New addict joining the Crack Anonymous.   I recently installed the Speedball upgrade and while it did a lot of positives to the sound I also...

Good to see the 5LE's are still receiving some appreciation here.  Not sure why they were discontinued either.  Besides the HE-5, which had the wood cup splitting problems, I don't think any other Hifiman cans were...

Quote:Originally Posted by roadcykler Was the second one Audio Specialties? If you haven't been there I both recommend and don't recommend you go. Too much nice, vintage stuff that is very tempting. For those of you who had your...

Quote: Originally Posted by wje  I will be having my own HE-500 shoot out this evening.  When I bring the HE-500s that I received while at work today home to add to my collection, my wife will be the one...

Quote: Originally Posted by gjohnst4  I was setting up a beginner rig for a friend and used this sellers cables and found them to have a nice clean sound. I think his prices are great for the quality of...

Looking to buy some decent, but reasonably priced, interconnects along the lines of Blue Jeans LC-1 or similar.   Not looking to spend more than $20-25/pair shipped.  Can work with different lengths, from 2ft to...